What does making sense mean?

Definition of make sense 1 : to have a clear meaning : to be easy to understand We read the recommendations and thought they made (perfect) sense. The instructions don’t make any sense (at all). The instructions make no sense (at all).

Why do people say makes sense?

According to Harvard, the phrase “Does that make sense” makes you seem uncertain, and actually insults the audience — your prospects. It’s also a filler-phrase, similar to saying “I mean” or “you know.”

What do you reply when someone says make sense?

Does That Make Sense?

• “Um, yes…” (meaning, yes, it does make sense and I understood)
• “Um, yes…” (meaning, I’m not sure I understood)
• “Um, yes…” (meaning, no, it didn’t make sense to me – but I don’t want to look stupid!)
• “I think so…” (meaning I’m not sure either way…!)

Does it make sense or make sense?

The correct form is “that makes sense.” “That” (the subject word) is 3rd person, singular, and, in the 3rd person, singular, you use the third person singular “s” inflection, which is why you say “makes” and not “make.”

What to use instead of does that make sense?

If you really want to check for understanding, and know what the other person’s takeaway was, ask an open ended question instead. So what’s another question to use instead? “What are your thoughts” or “What are your thoughts about that.”

What does it mean when someone says you make no sense?

If something makes no sense it means it is illogical, nonsensical, and unreasoned. This phrase can be used in situations where the proposal or affirmation appears to be absurd, or even preposterous. We can make no sense of it. Be intelligible, justifiable, or practicable.

What is another way to say make sense?

In this page you can discover 24 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for make-sense, like: be reasonable, be understandable, be coherent, be logical, be plausible, be clear, be lucid, be intelligible, add-up, induct and hold-water.

Has no sense meaning?

If something makes no sense it means it is illogical, nonsensical, and unreasoned. This phrase can be used in situations where the proposal or affirmation appears to be absurd, or even preposterous. We can make no sense of it.

What does it mean if someone has no sense?

words or language having little or no sense or meaning. conduct, action, etc., that is senseless, foolish, or absurd: to have tolerated enough nonsense. impudent, insubordinate, or otherwise objectionable behavior: He doesn’t have to take that nonsense from you.